Major Environmental Challenges in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta and the state of Georgia face a distinct set of environmental challenges, and this piece offers a brief but focused look at the issues shaping the region’s ecological future. Beyond outlining the problems, it turns attention to a meaningful response: local religious seminaries that are actively working to address these challenges by educating future clergy on environmental issues.

By integrating ecological awareness into the training of tomorrow’s religious leaders, these seminaries are helping ensure that faith communities across Atlanta and Georgia are equipped to engage thoughtfully with sustainability from the pulpit and beyond. This piece is part of an ongoing series examining how U.S. cities are responding to climate change through interfaith action and education. Viewers interested in similar regional efforts can also check out a related video exploring ecology and faith in Philadelphia.